Churchill DownsSat, November 25, 2023

ASPENITE (4) looks to launch this prep the way he ended the last 11 weeks ago when he scored over 1m at Kentucky. Ideally placed to score. DEPICTION (11) ran sixth at his latest appearance over 1m1/2f at Keeneland, finishing 2.25 lengths from the winner. Likely to be in the finish. GORILLA TREK (10) is a talented colt who was well held last time out in the tougher Bourbon Stakes won by Can Group over 1m1/2f at Keeneland, beaten 3 lengths into tenth. Gets back but will wind up late. Winning claims on best figures. THOMAS AQUINAS (7) showed good early dash and stalked the pace last start before drawing clear to score by half a length over 1m at Keeneland (Turf). Winning rider Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr stays aboard. Among the top-three hopes.